We are most grateful for the generosity of so many parishioners who have donated €159,977 towards the renovation of our Church. The total cost of the renovations is €875,000 - loan €500,000, balance to pay €340,023. Last week donations of €100, €40, €30, €20, €20 and €10 were received. Thank You. We Welcome Daniel Lech Gaj and Lily Isabella O’Gorman who were baptised recently.

Active Retirement Group - a meeting will be held in the Resource Centre in Kickham Street at 3pm on Thursday, 25th April. A guest speaker will attend. A committee meeting will be held at 2 pm.

Clonmel Community Youth Project’s church gate collection will be held on this Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th April. This project aims to help the youth in our community, so your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

Anam Cara:Ladies Mini Marathon. The last call out for ladies to take part in the 2013 Womens Mini Marathon is 24th April. A huge thanks to those who have already registered on behalf of Anam Cara and we look forward to meeting you in Doheny and Nesbitts on Monday 3rd June. To register log onto www.womensminimarathon.ie and then get in touch with Anam Cara on info@anamcara.ie or call 01-4045378 for your fundraising pack and Anam Cara t-shirt. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

This year’s Diocesan (Waterford and Lismore) Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on the first Sunday of May, 5th May. A train departs Clonmel at 7.35 am and returns at 9.20 pm. Tickets at €32 are available in the Parish Shop, The Crescent and McDermotts.

South Tipperary Hospice Golf Competition - The Annual Open Golf Champion (3 person scramble, €20 per person) will be held on Friday, 10 May at Clonmel Golf Club. The Classic is generously sponsored by John Shee & Co,Solicitors. For more information contact South Tipperary Hospice, c/o Clonmel Golf Club.

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